Foreign Minister Khanal meets US Under Secretary Hooker

Summary

Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal and US Under Secretary of State Allison Hooker met in New York to discuss bilateral relations and Nepal’s relief and reconstruction efforts after the August 26 Bhote Koshi flood. The talks also covered continued US support for Nepal’s recovery.

Key Points
  • Shisir Khanal and Allison Hooker held a bilateral meeting in New York on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly.
  • They discussed Nepal-US relations and ongoing relief, rehabilitation, and reconstruction work after the August 26 Bhote Koshi flood.
  • The US side discussed continued support for Nepal’s reconstruction efforts.
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